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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 600.68 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 600.68 and 269.56 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 600.68 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/600.68 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 600.68 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 161,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,919.30/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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